Retrovation
We Add Soul To Interiors
A fascinating collection of authentic nautical salvage and statement wall decor.
Bring raw mechanical charm, tactile history, and high-end industrial design into your home or commercial space with this expansive archive of authentic, mid-to-late 20th-century salvaged commercial ship nameplates, machinery instruction tags, and engineering plaques.
Sourced directly from decommissioned merchant fleets, these unique pieces are perfect for curated gallery wall art, bar outfitting, retail shop fitting, or mounting onto bespoke furniture and industrial storage boxes.
HOW TO ORDER:
Every single plate on this board is available individually at a single uniform rate of £38. Simply look through the styling photos, find the perfect wording or typography for your space, and select it from the drop-down menu above.
Available Variations (While Stocks Last):
- Classic Engineering Badges: Highly detailed, premium typography plaques from Kelvin & Hughes, Chadburns (Liverpool) Ltd, and an ornate Crompton & Co. Ltd London generator shield.
- Named Ship Plates: Polished main identification plaques from the cargo liner "CALA PINO" and the high-speed catamaran ferry "VILLA DE AGAETE"—ideal standalone conversation starters.
- Industrial Engine Room Text: Eye-catching instruction plates featuring stunning stamped vintage fonts tracking steam paths, oil purifiers, and water lines in English, Spanish, German, and French. Includes unique architectural shapes like the circular Fire Main selector dial and the tall, vertical Gyro Control backplate.
Combined Shipping for Gallery Walls:
If you want to purchase multiple pieces to build out a cohesive, layered industrial display wall, simply add all your chosen plates to your eBay basket before paying. Combined shipping discounts will apply automatically at checkout to keep postage costs down.
Condition
All plates are sold in completely raw, uncleaned, "as-found" salvage condition. They feature original engine-room grease remnants, deep natural tarnish, minor surface scuffs, and over half a century of genuine sea character. Every piece includes its original pre-drilled screw holes, making them incredibly easy to mount straight to a wall, door, or wooden backing plaque.
Shows signs of wear and tear as it is old and has been used, but only adds to its character. Great decorative item which would look fantastic in any home or business interior.
Please look at photos closely as they form part of the item description.
About Us
We are a family business and love sourcing unusual pieces which bring a burst of individual style to the most modern of interiors, creating interiors with soul!
If you have any questions do get in touch via the website, retrovation.co.uk or find us on social media, just search Retrovation.
All pieces are packed using recycled cardboard and bubble wrap.
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Thanks Dawn & Stephen